Gabon Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Gabonese taxation, progressive IRPP 0–40% (8 annual brackets, family quotient), corporate income tax 30% standard (25% industrial, 10% agricultural), VAT 18% standard (10% reduced, 0% exports), CNSS 3.6% employee + 15.5% employer, property registration 10%, and key investment topics for 2026.
Personal Tax & Residency
Progressive IRPP 0–40% across 8 annual brackets, family quotient system, professional deduction 20% capped, 183-day residency rule, CEMAC DTTs
Gabon Personal Tax Guide 2026 — IRPP 0–40% Progressive, 8 Brackets, Family Quotient
Gabonese personal income tax (IRPP). Progressive rates 0%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40% across 8 annual brackets. Family quotient system, professional deduction 20% capped, and filing requirements for 2026.
Gabon Tax Residency Guide 2026 — 183-Day Rule, Permanent Home, Source Rules, CEMAC DTTs
Gabonese tax residency. 183-day physical presence test, permanent home criterion, source of income rules, CEMAC double tax treaties with France, Belgium, and other countries for 2026.
VAT & Indirect Tax
VAT 18% standard, 10% reduced, 0% exports, registration threshold, filing requirements, excise duties on alcohol and tobacco
Gabon Tax Filing Guide 2026 — DGI Online Portal, Self-Assessment, Quarterly Instalments, NIF
filing taxes in Gabon. DGI online portal (e-DGI), self-assessment returns, quarterly instalment payments, penalties for late filing, NIF (Numéro d'Identification Fiscale), and compliance deadlines for 2026.
Gabon VAT Guide 2026 — 18% Standard, 10% Reduced, 0% Exports, TVA System
Gabonese VAT (TVA). Standard rate 18%, reduced rate 10% for essential goods, 0% for exports, registration threshold, filing requirements, and compliance for 2026.
Business & Corporate Tax
CIT 30% standard, 25% industrial, 10% agriculture, company types (SA, SARL, SAS), transfer pricing CEMAC, DTTs
Gabon Business Registration Guide 2026 — CFE, Company Types, SA, SARL, SAS, NIF, Permits
registering a business in Gabon. Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE), company types (SA, SARL, SAS, Branch), NIF tax registration, business operating permits, timelines, costs, and compliance requirements for 2026.
Gabon Corporate Tax Guide 2026 — CIT 30% Standard, 25% Industrial, 10% Agriculture
Gabonese corporate income tax. Standard CIT 30% for most companies, 25% for industrial enterprises, 10% for agricultural activities, branches 30%, and capital allowance rates for 2026.
Gabon Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026 — Transfer Pricing CEMAC, Thin Cap, DTTs, WHT, CFC
Gabonese cross-border taxation. Transfer pricing rules following CEMAC/OECD guidelines, thin capitalisation (1.5:1 debt-to-equity), double tax treaties with France and Belgium, CFC rules, and withholding tax rates for dividends, interest, and royalties paid to non-residents for 2026.
Investment & Savings
Dividends WHT 10%, interest WHT 15%, CGT on property, crypto as movable property, CNSS pension
Gabon Capital Gains Tax Guide 2026 — CGT on Property, Included in Ordinary Income
Gabonese capital gains tax. Capital gains are treated as ordinary income and taxed at progressive IRPP rates for individuals or CIT rates for companies. Property gains, share disposals, rollover relief, and exemptions for 2026.
Gabon Crypto Tax Guide 2026 — Taxed as Movable Property, IRPP 0–40%, DGI Guidance
Gabonese cryptocurrency taxation. Crypto is treated as movable property (biens meubles) under DGI guidance. Gains taxed as ordinary income at progressive IRPP rates 0–40%. Mining, staking, airdrops, and DeFi income are taxable. Practical guidance for 2026.
Gabon Investment Income Guide 2026 — Dividends 10% WHT, Interest 15% WHT, Capital Gains
Gabonese investment income taxation. Dividend withholding tax 10% (final for residents), interest withholding tax 15% on bonds and deposits, capital gains included in ordinary income, and savings instruments for 2026.
Gabon Pension Guide 2026 — CNSS Defined-Benefit, Retirement Age 55, Pension Calculation
Gabonese pensions. CNSS defined-benefit pension, retirement age 55 (early 50, deferred 60), pension calculation formula 1.33% per year, survivor benefits, and retirement planning for 2026.
Property & Wealth Tax
Registration duty 10% on property transfers, rental income taxable under IRPP, no annual wealth tax, inheritance registration duties 5–10%
Gabon Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide 2026 — Registration Duties 5–10%, No Inheritance Tax
Gabonese inheritance and gift tax. No separate inheritance tax — registration duties apply at 5% (direct line) to 10% (non-relatives) on asset transfers. Intestate succession, wills, and estate planning for 2026.
Gabon Property Tax Guide 2026 — Registration 10%, No Annual Property Tax, Transfer Duties
Gabonese property tax. Registration duty 10% on property transfers, no annual property tax on buildings, no wealth tax, CGT on property gains, and compliance requirements for 2026.
Gabon Rental Income Guide 2026 — Taxed Under IRPP, Deductions, Professional Status
Gabonese rental income taxation. Rental income is taxed under progressive IRPP rates (0–40%) for individuals. Deductions for expenses, professional landlord status, vacant property rules, and compliance for 2026.
Gabon Wealth Tax Guide 2026 — No Annual Wealth Tax, No Net Worth Tax
wealth taxation in Gabon. Gabon does not impose an annual net wealth tax, net worth tax, or any comprehensive wealth tax. No tax on financial assets, shares, bank deposits, or other holdings for 2026.
Employment & Social Security
CNSS 3.6% employee + 15.5% employer capped, pension benefits, retirement age 55, family allowances
Gabon Calculators (6)
Free calculators for Gabonese salary, tax, and personal finance.
Gabon Salary
Net pay after IRPP 0–40%, CNSS 3.6%, professional deduction 20%.
Gabon VAT
VAT 18% standard, 10% reduced, or 0% exports.
Gabon Corporate Tax
CIT 30% standard, 25% industrial, 10% agriculture.
Gabon Property Tax
Registration 10% on property transfers.
Gabon Social Insurance
CNSS 3.6%+15.5% capped contributions.
Gabon Income Tax
IRPP 0–40% bracket calculator.